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Spain and Portugal through after incredible Group B climax in World Cup

Posted: 1:33 PM, Jun 25, 2018

Updated:2018-06-25 17:00:09-04

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Hector Vivas

<p>SARANSK, RUSSIA - JUNE 25: Mehdi Taremi of Iran reacts after missing a chance on goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group B match between Iran and Portugal at Mordovia Arena on June 25, 2018 in Saransk, Russia. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)</p>

In an incredible climax to Group B, Spain set up a last-16 tie against Russia after a 2-2 draw with Morocco was enough to secure top spot.

Portugal let their position as group leaders slip in the closing minutes of their match when an injury-time penalty earned Iran a 1-1 draw against the European champions.

That was after Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty, with Portugal having gone ahead through Ricardo Quaresma's wonderful curled finish in the first half.